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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Pierre Laclede Honors College BBQ
Date/Time: August 16, 2013 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Provincial House
Audience: Student
Description: Welcome New Tritons! The Pierre Laclede Honors College invites all new and returning honors college students to Orientation and BBQ! There will be activities, tours, information and much more! To learn more about the Weeks of Welcome events, please visit www.umsl.edu/wow
For Info: Megan Green at 314-516-5291
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Part-time Faculty Orientation
Date/Time: August 16, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: 449 Social Science and Business Building (SSB)
Audience: Faculty/Staff
Description: Orientation for new part-time faculty is designed to introduce: (1) campus services which support faculty and students; (2) campus supports for teaching and learning including integrating technology into courses; (3) policies and procedures that support student learning and success.
For Info: Peggy Cohen at 314-516-4508
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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Bingo Night with UPB
Date/Time: August 17, 2013 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Provincial House
Audience: StudentDescription: Welcome New Tritons! Join the University Programming Board for the biggest game of Bingo! Amazing prizes and a fun night to enjoy meeting members for the UPB and snacks in the Provincial House! To learn more about the Weeks of Welcome events, please visit www.umsl.edu/wow
For Info: Megan Green at 314-516-5291
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Richard D. Schwartz Observatory Open House
Date/Time: August 17, 2013 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: Richard D. Schwartz Observatory
Audience: Open
Description: View Saturn, Venus, the Hercules star cluster, Albireo, the Ring Nebula and other celestial objects through a 16″ telescope, weather permitting. For up-to-date information, including cancellations due to weather, call the Skywatch Hotline at 314-516-5706.
For Info: Erika Gibb at 314-516-4145
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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Welcome Mass
Date/Time: August 18, 2013 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Provincial House Chapel
Audience: Student
Description: Sponsored by the Catholic Newman Center. All are welcome to join for a welcome mass to share the gospel, and is student centered and built to empower and engage college students to be able to understand and share the gospel. Mass guides will be available. To learn more about the Weeks of Welcome events, please visit www.umsl.edu/wow
For Info: Megan Green at 314-516-5291
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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Welcome Picnic
Date/Time: August 18, 2013 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Welcome New Tritons! Join us for food, music, games, prizes, and much for during one of UMSL’s greatest campus traditions! To learn more about the Weeks of Welcome events, please visit www.umsl.edu/wow
For Info: Megan Green at 314-516-5291
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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Serendipity Send-off
Date/Time: August 18, 2013 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center – Alumni Circle
Audience: Student
Description: Immediately following the Welcome Picnic, a new tradition will be born! The Serendipity Send-Off will welcome new tritons to the Triton family and kickoff the new academic year. This event will include a passing of the torch to the incoming class. To learn more about the Weeks of Welcome events, please visit www.umsl.edu/wow
For Info: Megan Green at 314-516-5291
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University Program Board Peace, Love, Popcorn
Date/Time: August 19, 2013 11:00 AM
Location: MSC Quarters Lounge
Audience: Open
Description: Kick off Welcome week with a POP!! UPB will be having a popcorn bar to celebrate the beginning of this amazing semester. In addition, we will have a free t-shirt give away!
For Info: University Program Board at 314-516-5531
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Weight Watchers at Work
Date/Time: August 20, 2013 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM
Location: 225 MSC, Conference Room
Audience: Open
Description: Come join Weight Watchers at Work on-campus any Tuesday. A group of faculty and staff meet with a Weight Watchers facilitator on a weekly basis. To initiate the process, follow these instructions: Go to https://wellness.weightwatchers.com Enter Company ID: 46814 Enter Company Passcode: WW46814 Register as a new member GENERAL INFORMATION: Meeting Times are Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm in 225 MSC $39.95/month Includes free access to E-Tools, an on-line resource to help with your success Questions or interest in the program? Contact Teresa Balestreri (ext. 5002; tkb@umsl.edu)
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 5002
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Computer Basics & MyGateway
Date/Time: August 20, 2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: SSB 102
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This course is designed to teach you basic computing skills along with understanding MyGateway. Topics such as file management, understanding the control panel, how to use the task manager, copy and pasting, dragging and dropping, dos and don’ts, your K drive, and other topics will be discussed. Learn how to use your computer more effectively. MyGateway’s overview will guide you through various areas of usage, arranging the desktop, adding modules and taking a look at some of the tools available to you as a user. Whether you’re a faculty member or a student, there will be many areas of interest to you, along with a question and answer time. Understand how to use MyGateway and understand your computer better and sign up today. There will also be a question and answer session.
For Info: Samuel & Tejas at
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University Program Board Drive In Movie
Date/Time: August 20, 2013 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: UMSL Parking Lot D
Audience: Open
Description: The Drive In Movie is an annual event during Weeks of Welcome. Here’s your chance to see an amazing summer blockbuster for free! This year’s movie is Now You See Me! Bring friends and family and enjoy the movie with free popcorn and soda.
For Info: University Program Board at 314-516-5531
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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Fall Expo -Get Involved!
Date/Time: August 21, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: North Campus Quad
Audience: Student
Description: FAll Expo is a way for students to become familiar with all the student organizations and departments on campus. Stop by and learn how you can get involved! To learn more about the Weeks of Welcome events, please visit www.umsl.edu/wow
For Info: Megan Green at 314-516-5291
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University Program Board Fall Expo
Date/Time: August 21, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: The Quad
Audience: Open
Description: Come to UPB’s Fall Expo in the Quad and check out all the university’s organizations! There will be free stuff! The U Radio will be playing 80’s music.
For Info: University Program Board at 314-516-5531
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Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: August 21, 2013 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
Location: Student Retention Services conference room–225 MSC
Audience: Open
Description: Mindfulness Meditation is a proven—and increasingly popular—method for reducing stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and a variety of medical conditions. Incorporating Mindfulness into your schedule can enhance your overall well-being and allow you to live your life more fully. These weekly guided Mindfulness activities are free and open to beginning as well as experienced meditators.
For Info: Jamie Linsin at 314-516-5711
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Computer Basics & MyGateway
Date/Time: August 21, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: ESH 103
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This course is designed to teach you basic computing skills along with understanding MyGateway. Topics such as file management, understanding the control panel, how to use the task manager, copy and pasting, dragging and dropping, dos and don’ts, your K drive, and other topics will be discussed. Learn how to use your computer more effectively. MyGateway’s overview will guide you through various areas of usage, arranging the desktop, adding modules and taking a look at some of the tools available to you as a user. Whether you’re a faculty member or a student, there will be many areas of interest to you, along with a question and answer time. Understand how to use MyGateway and understand your computer better and sign up today. There will also be a question and answer session.
For Info: Samuel & Tejas at
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Paintapallooza
Date/Time: August 21, 2013 6:00 PM to 7:20 PM
Location: The Lawn of Provincial House
Audience: Student
Description: Paintapallooza is a PLHCSA sponsored event open to all UMSL Students. We will be welcoming students to the 2013-2014 school year with different paint themed activities including, a paint slip and slide, paint filled balloons and paint twister. Come and get messy during the opening week of classes.
For Info: Katie Kratzer at 417 234 8240
Fall Volunteer Fair
Date/Time: August 22, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: The QUAD
Audience: Open
Description: Come meet with local non-profit organizations looking for volunteers, interns, and practicum students!
For Info: Carly Nivison at 314-516-5538
University Program Board KaZual
Date/Time: August 22, 2013 7:00 PM
Location: JC Penny Auditorium
Audience: Open
Description: KaZual is a musical group with a unique and distinctive style. They utilize the acapella style to combine R&B, Rock and Pop, while also mixing in music and dancing. Their stage presence is electric and they impress audiences wherever they go. Everyone should check out their performance!
For Info: University Program Board at 314-516-5531
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